Vinyl flooring removal has been popular in both residential and commercial locations for years. It is water resistant and affordable. Additionally, it comes in a variety of colors and patterns; there is something for every taste and style. Over time vinyl flooring ages, the results of which are extremely visible.  Colors fade and eventually it begins to peel and even separate from the subfloor.

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If you have decided to replace your vinyl flooring, either because of its age or because you are bringing in a new look, the first step in the process is flooring removal.  While you may be tempted to undertake this yourself, you should absolutely consider working with a professional. The removal of vinyl can be time consuming and messy. Professionals who utilize the appropriate equipment can remove vinyl effectively and efficiently, often in less than a day’s work.

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Vinyl Flooring DEMO & Removal Process

There are several kinds of vinyl popularly used in homes and businesses, and our removal process is equally effective no matter the type. Some of the types of vinyl we see most often include:

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• Plank flooring: is made from vinyl but shaped to look like hardwood flooring. This option gives homeowners who want the look of hardwood a way to do so affordably.

• VCT (Vinyl composition tile): is a type of manmade flooring produced by pressing colored vinyl chips into sheets, which are then cut into large tiles.

• Vinyl sheeting: which can be anywhere from six to 12 feet wide. This is often used in commercial settings to save time and also.

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Vinyl flooring comes printed in all kinds of colors and patterns, and some are so convincing it is hard to tell that they are made of vinyl rather than the material they mimic. But the major con of having vinyl flooring is the way it ages. The top layer of the vinyl breaks down as it ages, causing it to have worn and faded parts. If left in place even longer, it can start peeling away in little patches that become larger strips. Even if the surface remains intact, vinyl can become dry and start to come loose from the concrete subfloor. This leaves you with exposed concrete patches, peeling edges and worse. If you have a commercial environment, these issues can take away from the prestige of your business and even cause potential tripping hazards for visitors to your location. 

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Vinyl Flooring Removal Professionals

Removing a vinyl floor can be difficult without the benefit of experience and the right tools to get the job done, so hiring a licensed and insured removal service to work on your property is the best way to get results. Without tools, equipment, and multiple skilled crew members, getting rid of vinyl flooring Florida can be a time consuming, messy process. Hiring an amateur contractor to get rid of this flooring can result in many headaches for you as the property owner.

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Some of the services we provide to help you handle this process include:

• Preventing Damage: Amateur removal of vinyl can cause damage to your home or property, including doorways, trim pieces and sub-flooring. Our crews come ready to protect themselves and your property, with protective gear, plastic sheets, aluminum ramps and dust containment units. Each of these items helps us to keep your property safe and clean as we work.

• Dust Protection: Removing vinyl creates a lot of dust, which can spread throughout your home or business, increasing the amount of allergens present in the home’s We prevent this by using dust containment units, plastic sheets and pulse vacuums to ensure the dust stays in one place and gets cleaned up before we leave.

• Waste Disposal: Once the vinyl flooring is removed, it needs to be disposed of properly. With a fleet of waste removal trucks at our disposal, we ensure no debris stays on your property.

• Thinset Removal: Often, vinyl flooring is set in place with a layer of thinset, a type of mortar that keeps the flooring where it is laid. All of the thin set has to be properly removed in order for a new flooring surface to be laid. JAS Flooring Solutions use grinders to ensure all of the thin set is gone and the concrete subfloor is left smooth.